Service Manager - Darlington

Do you want to make a difference?  Are you a person who is committed to making every day matter?  If so, we would like to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity for Service Manager to join the team at Lindisfarne Court, which is situated in Darlington.  The service provides 24 hours care and support to adults with physical and / or learning disabilities.

The Service Manager will provide day to day management and leadership to a team of support staff and will be responsible for providing a specialist service by demonstrating specialist practice whereby the outcomes are seen in quality, compliance and contractual requirements set out by SJOG, the local authority, statutory requirements and the Care Quality Commission. They will ensure that all regulatory and contractual standards are met and exceeded. They will be an ambassador for SJOG and deliver outstanding outcomes.

Do you have: 

• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and strong leadership skills
• Experience of working in a busy residential setting
• Diploma Level 5 or equivalent in management or willing to attain within a set timescale
• Experience of managing a registered service
• Experience in compliance of CQC regulations, Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Health & Safety regulations
• Flexible approach to work, including shift patterns
• Experience of electronic care management systems and rota systems

Benefits and Rewards: 

• Annual leave entitlement of 33 days (pro-rata) including bank and public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme
• We are an equal opportunities employer
• Excellent training and development opportunities

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(Please be aware that applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date).

If you require any further information regarding the vacancy please call Kay Waite, Deputy Head of Operations on 07891 729 457 or email kaywaite@sjog.org.uk